Two Birthday Newborns Reunite To Jump at Connell Hill Five Years On
Now that Spring has officially arrived Connell Hill, Randalstown, was a hive of activity over the week-end which commenced with the training show on Friday night where competitors arrived with a variety of goals. Some for training/schooling, some aiming higher, some confidence building and some enjoying the experience of competiting in a fun relaxed environment enjoying their relationship / partnership with their horses/ponies. Where better than at Connell Hill if you do need that little bit of extra help, advice or indeed have a question every assistance will be freely given. The night started with the X-Poles class which saw two young ladies not only born on the same day, 13th December 2008 but in the same hospital ward side by side, take up this most athletic equine sport and meet up 5 years later at Connell Hill to jump clear, from Coagh, Kim Moore on ‘Little Bridie’ and, from Cookstown, Kimberley Cotton on ‘Dante’. Two young gentlemen with a bright future in show jumping taking red rosettes in the 50 cm class with clear rounds and then jump double clears in the 60 cm class were Ben Maybin on ‘Tom Thumb’ and Oliver Doherty on ‘Trendy’. Oliver then went on to jump double clear on ‘Trendy in the 70 cm class with Jamie-Leigh Wilkin on ‘Shantih’ and Ellen Bates on ‘Elle’. Ellen and ‘Elle’ then took the challenge of the 80 cm class to jump a superb double clear claiming red. The arena crew set the fences for the 90 cm class for Emma Wright to jump double clear on her super horse ‘Minnie’ who thoroughly enjoyed the experience. All too soon it was the last class of the night, the 1.0 m class, and Sarah Sproule on ‘Mia’ took it all in her stride and skilfully jumped double clear.
Training Shows will continue next Friday night at 6.30 pm, X-Poles – 1.10 m classes, where everyone will receive a warm welcome with café facilities for hot and cold drinks/snacks.
SJI Horse League continues on Saturday 29th March at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m. League dates are 29th March, Sunday 13th, Saturday 19th April and final on 26th April. Competitors must jump at five league dates to qualify for final.
Cash Jumping Ireland Show on Sunday 30th March at 10.00 am, classes 60 cm – 1.30 m, this show is designed for all show jumpers whatever level, providing fair competition for all. For more information on Cash Jumping or to register go to www.cashjumpingireland.com
Connell Hills’ Two Day Horse Show on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th April at 10.00 am, this is a show not to be missed with a total prize fund of £2,500.
Ulster Region Pony League Show Jumping on Saturday 12th April at 9.30 am.
Further details contact Gillian on 078 03 178 009 or Grace 077 65 884 254.
RESULTS:
X-Poles: Kim Moore – Little Bridie, Kimberley Cotton – Dante
50 cm: Ben Maybin – Tom Thumb, Pamela Moore – Little Bridie, Oliver Doherty – Trendy
60 cm: Pamela Moore – Billy, Jamie Cotton – Dante, Ben Maybin – Tom Thumb, Oliver Doherty – Trendy, Stephanie Scullion – Joules
70 cm: Olivia Moffitt – Holly, Emma Wright – Luke, Oliver Doherty – Trendy, Jamie-Leigh Wilkin – Shantih, Ellen Bates – Elle
80 cm: Alanna Dunlop – Gemma SC, Jamie-Leigh Wilkin – Shantih, Ellen Bates – Elle
90 cm: Emma Wright – Minnie
1.0 m: Sarah Sproule – Mia, Seaneen McCoy – Hazel Star
Category: News, Results, Show Jumping
